Igrot Kodesh · Letter 687 — Teshuvah

By the grace of Hashem,
21 Menachem Av 5710,

To the distinguished Chassid*, who fears Hashem,
Rav D. B. [1],

Greetings and blessings,

I have received your letter of 14 Menachem Av. I have good hope that the settling of your father, Shlita, of your brother-in-law, of your sister, and of their son is going well.

As you asked me, I mentioned, in the office of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, the fact that your return journey is set for Friday, 5 Elul [2]. He will surely grant you his blessing that this journey unfold as is fitting.

I received a letter from a book dealer of Yerushalayim, Mordechai Dovid Blum, whose address is the following: Shuk Meah Shearim, Beis HaRav Harlap. He tells me that he possesses some manuscripts of Chassidus* that he wishes to sell to Kehot Publications. You will kindly, if you find yourself in Yerushalayim, verify whether they are originals or copies, whether these texts are already printed or not. If their price is low, you may buy them in any case.

It would be good that Mr. Blum not know that I sent you, for, if so, he will raise the prices. I thank you for seeing what can be done in this regard.

I conclude by extending to you my blessing for a good journey, greeting your father, Shlita, and the members of your family,

Menachem Schneerson

Notes:
[1] Rav Dov Ber Haskind, who had gone to the Holy Land to meet his father, Rav Daniel, returning from China.
[2] See Letter 684.